Lebo M

Lebohang Morake ( born May 20, 1964 in Soweto, South Africa ), better known by his stage name Lebo M, is a South African composer, which The Lion King is well known for his work on the film.

He was nominated for the job by Hans Zimmer, who was already in charge of Disney with the creation of the soundtrack. Later he was allowed to include an African choir in the soundtrack. His voice is also that you can hear first during the movie The Lion King. Also for the sequels, including The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride, and the CD Rhythm of the Pride Lands (1995), he worked on the soundtrack with.

Life

Morake was in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg, was born and spent many years working in the slums. In 1979 he was expelled from South Africa, but returned 20 years later back again. Today he lives with his family in Johannesburg and Los Angeles. He also founded the " Lebo M Foundation " and " Till Dawn Entertainment".

Filmography

Lebo M has worked on the following films for the soundtracks:

• The Lion King
• The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride
• The Lion King 3 - Hakuna Matata
• The Lion King (Musical)
• The Power of One
• Dinosaur (film )
• Tears of the Sun
• Back on the Block
• The Color Purple
• Listen Up - The Life of Quincy Jones
• Outbreak - Silent Killer
• Made in America
• Congo
• Born to Be Wild ( 1995)
• Long Night's Journey Into Day